Catering Assistant CV Template + Tips and Download
By: Sobhan Mohmand, Editorial manager Last updated: 23 Oct 2018
Tip: Use the Catering Assistant CV Template below as an example to help you write your own personal and fully-tailored CV.
Brandon Cornish
14 Kings Road
Darlington
DA14 1AT
Mob: 079 9843 4568 Email: brandon.c@live.co.uk
Personal profile statement
I am an enthusiastic, hard-working and disciplined Catering Assistant with excellent track-record in working in the food industry. I am friendly individual with a great passion for food; I enjoy socialising with people, and my exceptional customer service skills have earned me the award of “Employee of the Month” twice in a row.
Achievements
- Employee of the Month- Feb & Mar 2016
- Achieved a Distinction grade in BTEC General Cookery in Hospitality (Level 1)
Work experience
| Dec 2015 – Present | Catering Assistant Lily’s Restaurant |
Main duties performed:
- Serving customers and ensuring customer satisfaction at all times
- Assisting the chef with washing, peeling, chopping and preparing of meat, vegetables and fruit
- Making hot drinks; coffee, tea and other drinks
- Handling payments and operating the till
- Ensuring that all utensils and cutlery are clean before and after use
- Washing the dishes in a timely manner
- Ensuring that all work surfaces, eating areas and food preparation equipment (coffee machines, ovens, fridges, etc.) are clean and hygienic
- Sweeping, hovering, mopping and deep-cleaning the kitchen and eating areas
- Conducting regular stock checks and ordering more in when necessary
- Ensuring strict adherence to food hygiene regulations at all times
- Performing any other basic food preparation duties
| Aug 2013 – Jun 2014 | Waiter Lloyds Fine Dining |
Main duties performed:
- Welcoming diners and ushering them to their seats
- Handing out menus and telling the diners about the specials of the day
- Recommending and suggesting dishes (when requested)
- Serving food and drinks in a distinguished and courteous manner
- Dealing with customer feedback, complaints and compliments
Education
| 2014– 2015 Results: Distinction |
BTEC General Cookery in Hospitality | Pearson College |
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| 2009 – 2013 Results: 7 GCSEs at Grades A-C, including Maths and English |
GCSEs | Monk’s Hill School |
Qualifications
- Currently completing a Level 2 Diploma in Food Safety in Catering
Skills
- Physically fit: Able to stand and be on the move for hours without a problem
- Attention to detail: skilful at spotting dirt in utensils, cutlery as well as stray hairs in food and therefore ensuring customer satisfaction at all times
- Arithmetic skills: I have a talent for performing quick mental calculations, and I am able to estimate quantities and volume by looking at the ingredients.
- Flexible working hours: Minimal home-based commitments enable me to switch shifts with colleagues at the last minute and work overtime.
Hobbies and interests
In my spare time, I enjoy going out with my friends, staying active and playing football on a weekly basis. I also love cooking up a storm in the kitchen and regularly experiment with new recipes.
References
Catering Manager, Lily’s Restaurant
Address: 50 Edmund Rd, Essex, EK4 1ZB
Tel: 0753 4567 6874
Email: katarine.s@live.co.uk
Supervisor, Lloyds Fine Dining
Address: 8 Main Rd, Clay, CO1 8FQ
Tel: 0750 6579 9074
Email: ben.clark@gmail.com
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Tips
- Work experience: Working as a Catering Assistant means that you will constantly be working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and be constantly on your feet. There are two ways to make your CV stand out for this job: a) gain some work experience by volunteering, b) place the “Employment and Work Experience” before the “Education” section emphasising your practical skills and personal attributes.
- CV Length: The length of Catering Assistant CV should ideally be one or two pages long (max). If you’re a school leaver or a person who hasn’t “done” much in their career to date, then a 1-page CV should suffice and will not be held against you. Remember the saying: “I didn’t have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead.”
Good Luck!
OVERVIEW
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SALARY RANGE
Minimum wage -
ENTRY
Work Experience -
WORKING HOURS
37+ hours per week
Competencies
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Communication Skills
Ability to communicate with customers in a clear and audible fashion -
Listening Skills
Ability to listen to customer’s concerns and complaints -
Observation Skills
Ensuring that no “small details” are overlooked when preparing and serving food -
Caring
Ability to care for and empathise with customer’s needs by providing unforgettable customer service -
Teamwork
Working with other catering staff in a supportive and constructive manner -
Multitasking
The flexibility to handle different jobs and tasks in a fast-paced work environment
